EP2208472A1 - Receiver Body for Spinal Fixation System - Google Patents
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- a receiver body for an elongated spinal fixation element comprising a housing portion having a flange extending radially outwardly from the housing portion, the flange comprising a first chamfered section and a second chamfered section diametrically opposite the first chamfered section, the flange forming an engagement edge facing a distal end of the receiver body, the first chamfered section having a first aperture that opens out beneath the flange, and the second chamfered section having a second aperture that opens out beneath the flange, the first and second apertures forming diametrically opposed pivot-attachment points for an instrument.
- the notched undercuts each comprise an inverted U-shaped engagement surface for an instrument, and a flared opening adjacent the inverted U-shaped engagement surface.
- the flared opening comprises a pair of rounded shoulders symmetrically arranged with respect to the U-shaped engagement surface, the shoulders forming guiding ramps that converge toward the U-shaped engagement surface to direct an instrument engagement feature into the U-shaped engagement surface.
- rod receiver bodies of the invention are not dependent on the type of fixing element used to secure a rod in place.
- rod receiver body need not be threaded, and may be internally configured to receive non-threaded fixing elements, including radially expandable locking caps, such as that shown in U.S. Application Serial No. 11/753,161 entitled “Pedicle Screw Fixation System", filed May 24, 2007 and assigned to the applicant, the contents of which are incorporated by reference herein in their entirety.
- FIG. 7 shows a receiver body 500 with modified flanges 512.
- Each flange 512 includes two circular segments 516, a flat segment 518 between the circular segments, and a rounded proximal edge 513.
- Proximal edge 513 includes a pair of slots 520 positioned at transitions between circular segments 516 and flat segment 518.
- Slots 520 provide additional attachment features for securing an instrument to receiver body 500.
- one or both slots 520 may be configured to receive a tab or other extension on an instrument.
- Each slot 520 includes sidewalls 522 to limit rotational displacement of the instrument relative to the receiving body.
- FIGS. 11-13 show cross-sectional views of receiver bodies in accordance with the invention to illustrate optional flange profiles.
- FIG. 11 shows a receiver body 900 with a flange 912 having a distal edge 915 that forms a rounded channel 917.
- FIG. 12 shows a receiver body 1000 with a flange 1012 having a distal edge 1015 that forms a slanted or V-shaped channel 1017.
- FIG. 13 shows a receiver body 1100 with a flange 1112 having a proximal edge 1113 that forms a slanted or V-shaped channel 1114.
- Various flange profiles may be used on receiver bodies in accordance with the invention to mate with instrumentation, including but not limited to flange profiles having rectangular, circular, triangular or irregularly-shaped channels, notches, cutouts and protuberances.
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- The present invention relates generally to spinal fixation systems, and more specifically to components for fixing an elongated spinal fixation member, such as rod, to a bone fastener.
- A number of spinal fixation systems feature a fixation rod that is anchored by two or more bone screws. To interconnect the fixation rod with the bone screws, each bone screw incorporates some form of cap or "receiver body" that is either integral with the screw, or surrounds a head portion on the screw. The receiver bodies include some form of opening, such as an open channel, to receive the fixation rod. Surgeons must apply a significant amount of force to advance or reduce a fixation rod into a proper position in the receiver body. In addition, surgeons must apply a significant amount of force to securely fix the rod in the channel within the receiver body. These forces result in various stresses on the receiver body.
- In a first aspect of the invention, a receiver body for an elongated spinal fixation element includes a housing portion, with first and second flanges extending outwardly from the housing portion. The housing portion includes a first slot and a second slot opposite the first slot, the first and second slots forming a passage through the housing portion. The first flange has a circular perimeter edge and a chamfered section, the chamfered section having a notch for engagement with an instrument. The second flange also has a circular perimeter edge and a chamfered section, the chamfered section having a notch for engagement with an instrument. The notch of the second flange is positioned diametrically opposite the notch of the first flange.
- In a second aspect of the invention, a receiver body for an elongated spinal fixation element includes a housing portion having a circular flange extending radially outwardly from the housing portion. The circular flange includes a first chamfered section and a second chamfered section diametrically opposite the first chamfered section. The first chamfered section has a first aperture that opens out beneath the flange, and the second chamfered section has a second aperture that opens out beneath the flange. The first and second apertures form diametrically opposed pivot-attachment points for an instrument.
- In particular, in accordance with the present invention it is advantageous to provide a receiver body for an elongated spinal fixation element, the receiver body comprising a housing portion having a flange extending radially outwardly from the housing portion, the flange comprising a first chamfered section and a second chamfered section diametrically opposite the first chamfered section, the flange forming an engagement edge facing a distal end of the receiver body, the first chamfered section having a first aperture that opens out beneath the flange, and the second chamfered section having a second aperture that opens out beneath the flange, the first and second apertures forming diametrically opposed pivot-attachment points for an instrument.
- It is expedient if an axis extending through the first and second apertures defines an instrument pivot axis extending perpendicularly to a longitudinal axis passing through the housing body.
- It is advantageous if the apertures each comprise a shallow bore extending into the housing portion.
- It is expedient if the apertures each comprise an inverted U-shaped engagement surface for an instrument.
- It is advantageous if the apertures each comprise a shallow bore extending into the housing portion, and an inverted U-shaped engagement surface defining a portion of the perimeter of the shallow bore.
- It is expedient if the apertures each comprise an inverted U-shaped engagement surface for an instrument, and a flared opening adjacent the inverted U-shaped engagement surface.
- It is advantageous if the flared opening comprises a pair of rounded shoulders symmetrically arranged with respect to the U-shaped engagement surface, the shoulders forming guiding ramps that converge toward the U-shaped engagement surface to direct an instrument engagement feature into the U-shaped engagement surface.
- It is expedient if the flange comprises an instrument engagement means extending circumferentially around the housing portion for slidable engagement with an instrument.
- It is advantageous if the instrument engagement means comprises a rounded channel extending circumferentially on the engagement edge of the flange.
- It is expedient if the housing portion comprises a first slot and a second slot opposite the first slot, the first and second slots forming a passage through the housing portion between the diametrically-opposed pivot-attachment points.
- It is advantageous if the flange comprises a first flange and a second flange, the first flange extending outwardly from the housing portion and comprising a circular perimeter edge and the first chamfered section, the first chamfered section having a notched undercut adjacent the first aperture for engagement with an instrument, the second flange extending outwardly from the housing portion oppositely arranged from the first flange, the second flange comprising a circular perimeter edge and the second chamfered section, the second chamfered section having a notched undercut adjacent the second aperture for engagement with an instrument, the notched undercut of the second flange positioned diametrically opposite the notched undercut of the first flange.
- It is expedient if the housing portion comprises a first slot and a second slot opposite the first slot, the first and second slots forming a passage through the housing portion between the diametrically-opposed pivot-attachment points, and wherein an axis extending between the notched undercuts extends through the housing portion perpendicularly to the passage.
- It is advantageous if the notched undercuts each comprise a shallow bore extending into the housing portion.
- It is expedient if the notched undercuts each comprise an inverted U-shaped engagement surface for an instrument.
- It is advantageous if the notched undercuts each comprise a shallow bore extending into the housing portion, and an inverted U-shaped engagement surface defining a portion of the perimeter of the shallow bore.
- It is expedient if the notched undercuts each comprise an inverted U-shaped engagement surface for an instrument, and a flared opening adjacent the inverted U-shaped engagement surface.
- It is advantageous if the flared opening comprises a pair of rounded shoulders symmetrically arranged with respect to the U-shaped engagement surface, the shoulders forming guiding ramps that converge toward the U-shaped engagement surface to direct an instrument engagement feature into the U-shaped engagement surface.
- It is expedient if the first and second flanges each comprise an instrument engagement means for slidable engagement with an instrument.
- It is advantageous if the instrument engagement means comprises a rounded channel extending circumferentially on distal edges of the first and second flanges.
- It is expedient if the instrument engagement means comprises a channel extending circumferentially on proximal or distal edges of the first and second flanges.
- Moreover, the following preferred embodiments are described in further detail below, in particular, in connection with the drawings:
- 1. A receiver body for an elongated spinal fixation element, the receiver body comprising:
- a housing portion having a first slot and a second slot opposite the first slot, the first and second slots forming a passage through the housing portion;
- a first flange extending outwardly from the housing portion, the first flange having a circular perimeter edge and a chamfered section, the chamfered section having a notched undercut for engagement with an instrument; and
- a second flange extending outwardly from the housing portion oppositely arranged from the first flange, the second flange having a circular perimeter edge and a chamfered section, the chamfered section having a notched undercut for engagement with an instrument, the notched undercut of the second flange positioned diametrically opposite the notched undercut of the first flange.
- 2. The receiver body of embodiment 1, wherein an axis extending between the notched undercuts extends through the housing portion perpendicularly to the passage.
- 3. The receiver body of embodiment 1, wherein the notched undercuts each comprise a shallow bore extending into the housing portion.
- 4. The receiver body of embodiment 1, wherein the notched undercuts each comprise an inverted U-shaped engagement surface for an instrument.
- 5. The receiver body of embodiment 1, wherein the notched undercuts each comprise a shallow bore extending into the housing portion, and an inverted U-shaped engagement surface defining a portion of the perimeter of the shallow bore.
- 6. The receiver body of embodiment 1, wherein the notched undercuts each comprise an inverted U-shaped engagement surface for an instrument, and a flared opening adjacent the inverted U-shaped engagement surface.
- 7. The receiver body of claim 6, wherein the flared opening comprises a pair of rounded shoulders symmetrically arranged with respect to the U-shaped engagement surface, the shoulders forming guiding ramps that converge toward the U-shaped engagement surface to direct an instrument engagement feature into the U-shaped engagement surface.
- 8. The receiver body of embodiment 1, wherein the first and second flanges each comprise in instrument engagement means for slidable engagement with an instrument.
- 9. The receiver body of embodiment 8, wherein the instrument engagement means comprises a rounded channel extending circumferentially on distal edges of the first and second flanges.
- 10. The receiver body of embodiment 8, wherein the instrument engagement means comprises a channel extending circumferentially on proximal or distal edges of the first and second flanges.
- 11. A receiver body for an elongated spinal fixation element, the receiver body comprising a housing portion having a circular flange extending radially outwardly from the housing portion, the circular flange comprising a first chamfered section and a second chamfered section diametrically opposite the first chamfered section, the circular flange forming an engagement edge facing a distal end of the receiver body, the first chamfered section having a first aperture that opens out beneath the flange, and the second chamfered section having a second aperture that opens out beneath the flange, the first and second apertures forming diametrically opposed pivot-attachment points for an instrument.
- 12. The receiver body of embodiment 11, wherein an axis extending through the first and second apertures define an instrument pivot axis extending perpendicularly to a longitudinal axis passing through the housing body.
- 13. The receiver body of embodiment 11, wherein the apertures each comprise a shallow bore extending into the housing portion.
- 14. The receiver body of embodiment 11, wherein the apertures each comprise an inverted U-shaped engagement surface for an instrument.
- 15. The receiver body of embodiment 11, wherein the apertures each comprise a shallow bore extending into the housing portion, and an inverted U-shaped engagement surface defining a portion of the perimeter of the shallow bore.
- 16. The receiver body of embodiment 11, wherein the apertures each comprise an inverted U-shaped engagement surface for an instrument, and a flared opening adjacent the inverted U-shaped engagement surface.
- 17. The receiver body of embodiment 16, wherein the flared opening comprises a pair of rounded shoulders symmetrically arranged with respect to the U-shaped engagement surface, the shoulders forming guiding ramps that converge toward the U-shaped engagement surface to direct an instrument engagement feature into the U-shaped engagement surface.
- 18. The receiver body of embodiment 17, wherein the flange comprises an instrument engagement means extending circumferentially around the housing portion for slidable engagement with an instrument.
- 19. The receiver body of embodiment 18, wherein the instrument engagement means comprises a rounded channel extending circumferentially on the engagement edge of the flange.
- 20. The receiver body of embodiment 11, wherein the housing portion comprises a first slot and a second slot opposite the first slot, the first and second slots forming a passage through the housing portion between the diametrically-opposed pivot-attachment points.
- The foregoing summary and the following description will be better understood in conjunction with exemplary illustrations that are provided in the accompanying drawing figures, of which:
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a spinal fixation construct, showing a rod receiver component in accordance with one exemplary embodiment of the invention, with elements of the construct truncated for clarity; -
FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the rod receiver ofFIG. 1 in isolation; -
FIG. 3 is an elevation view of the rod receiver ofFIG. 1 and a fixation rod being engaged by an instrument in accordance with the present invention, the instrument being truncated for clarity; -
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the rod receiver, rod and instrument ofFIG. 3 , with the instrument being truncated for clarity; -
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the rod receiver ofFIG. 1 being engaged by another instrument in accordance with the present invention; -
FIG. 6 is a perspective view of an alternate rod receiver in accordance with another exemplary embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 7 is a perspective view of an alternate rod receiver in accordance with another exemplary embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 8 is a perspective view of an alternate rod receiver in accordance with another exemplary embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 9 is a perspective view of an alternate rod receiver in accordance with another exemplary embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 10 is a perspective view of an alternate rod receiver in accordance with another exemplary embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view of an alternate rod receiver in accordance with another exemplary embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view of an alternate rod receiver in accordance with another exemplary embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view of an alternate rod receiver in accordance with another exemplary embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 14 is a perspective view of a spinal fixation construct, showing a rod receiver component in accordance with another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, with elements of the construct truncated for clarity; and -
FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view of the rod receiver ofFIG. 2 , showing an internal component in the rod receiver. - Although the invention is illustrated and described herein with reference to specific embodiments, the invention is not intended to be limited to the details shown. Rather, various modifications may be made in the details within the scope and range of equivalents of the claims and without departing from the invention, as will be understood from the examples described below.
- Referring to the drawing figures generally, a number of examples of rod receiver bodies are shown in accordance with exemplary embodiments of the present invention. Receiver bodies in accordance with the invention utilize an external geometry to accomplish a number of important objectives. First, the external geometries allow for easy and secure attachment of a variety of instruments, including but not limited to rod persuader instruments. Second, the external geometries provide an optional pivot point for movable instruments or levers that pivot relative to the receiver body during operation. Third, the external geometries provide one or more surfaces for applying upward axial force on the receiver body, so as to assist in locking down a rod in the receiver body, for example, or to manipulate the position of vertebral body to which the implant is anchored. Fourth, the geometry provides a non-uniform distribution of wall thickness along the length of the receiver body, which provides for relative stiffening near the proximal end of the body, but not the distal end. This provides resistance to radial splaying near the proximal end of the receiver body, associated with the insertion of a fixing element, without impeding radial expansion at the bottom or distal end of the receiver body, associated with tightening a screw head against the interior of the receiver body. The walls of the receiver body, particularly at instrument attachment points, have pre-determined thicknesses that withstand shear forces created by internal locking mechanisms used in the receiver body. In embodiments that have a threaded internal surface to receive a threaded fixing element, such as a screw, the wall thicknesses at the instrument attachments points are thick enough to withstand shear forces from the maximum axial loading on the screw thread. These and other properties of the receiver bodies of the invention will be apparent from the specific example described below.
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FIGS. 1 and 2 , a rod fixation construct 50 is shown in accordance with one exemplary embodiment of the invention.Construct 50 features ascrew implant 60 and aspinal fixation rod 70 anchored into the screw implant.Screw implant 60 includes a fastener in the form of a threadedbone screw 80, and arod receiver 100, the latter sometimes referred to as a "receiver body" or "cap".Rod receiver 100 includes ahousing portion 102 with an external geometry that provides a universal attachment or engagement feature for instrumentation. As will be explained, attachment or engagement features in accordance with the present invention are designed to cooperate with various instruments. In particular, each receiver body in accordance with the invention may have a single external geometry that cooperatively engages with an assortment of different instruments for different purposes. - Rod receiver components in accordance with the invention preferably have a cylindrical housing portion. The housing portion includes an instrument engagement section located on the exterior, closer to the proximal end of the body portion, and farther away from the distal end of the body portion. The terms "proximal" and "proximally", as used herein, refer to a location or direction oriented toward a surgeon, and away from the patient. In contrast, the terms "distal" and "distally", as used herein, refer to a location or direction oriented toward the patient, and away from the surgeon. By way of example, the proximal end of
housing portion 102 inFIG. 2 is shown at 104, and the distal end of the housing portion is shown at 106. -
Receiver body 100 includes aninstrument engagement section 110 slightly offset fromproximal end 102. In addition,receiver body 100 forms a pair of diametrically opposed rod-receivingslots 108 that extend parallel to one another.Slots 108 divide a section ofhousing portion 102 into two diametricallyopposed tabs 109.Slots 108 also divideinstrument engagement section 110 into two parts, with each part supported on one of the tabs. In particular,instrument engagement section 110 is divided into twoflanges 112. Eachflange 112 extends radially outwardly from a longitudinal receiver body axis Y running throughhousing portion 102, as shown. Eachflange 112 includes aproximal edge 113 and adistal edge 115, one or both of which can be engaged by an instrument. -
Flanges 112 are identical in configuration to one another, and are symmetrically arranged with respect to a longitudinal rod passage axis X. Eachflange 112 has a peripheralouter edge 114 with a pair ofcircular segments 116. Theouter edge 114 of eachflange 112 further includes a chamfered orflat segment 118 located betweencircular segments 116, as shown. All fourcircular segments 116 have arc-shaped perimeter edges having equal radii from a point on axis Y and arranged relative to one another to define the outline of a cylinder, interrupted only byflat segments 118 andslots 108. -
Flat segments 118 are diametrically opposed to one another on the exterior of the body, and may be formed by machining or other methods. Eachflat segment 118 represents a face that exists inside the outline of the cylinder formed bycircular segments 116, such that the flat segments do not extend radially outwardly from the center ofhousing portion 102 as far as the adjoiningcircular segments 116. Given the reduced dimension ofreceiver body 100 acrossflat segments 118, the flat segments provide telescopic access for instruments, as will be explained in further examples provided below. - Each
flat segment 118 forms an attachment point that allows instruments to engage thereceiver body 100. Referring toFIG. 2 ,flat segments 118 each include a notched undercut or "notch" 120, one of which is shown. The other notch that is not visible inFIG. 2 is located on the opposite side ofhousing portion 102, and has an identical configuration. Eachnotch 120 extends partially into itsrespective flange 118 and forms anengagement surface 122. In this arrangement,notches 120 open out beneath theflanges 112, but do not extend through the proximal edges of the flanges. Engagement surfaces 122 each have an inverted U-shape, including a centralcircular arc segment 123. A pair ofrounded shoulder sections 124 join thecentral arc segment 123 with thedistal edge 115 offlange 112. -
Notches 120 are positioned directly opposite one another on the exterior ofreceiver body 100. An axis Z extending through the centers ofnotches 120 crosses throughhousing portion 102 perpendicularly with respect to the rod passage axis X. Eachnotch 120 includes a circularshallow bore 126 that is recessed into the wall ofhousing portion 102. Shallow bores 126 form engagement surfaces for pins or other types of male protuberances on instruments. It will be seen thatshoulder sections 124 form a tapered mouth where distal edge connects with the notch.Shoulder sections 124 converge inwardly towardshallow bore 126 and merge with both thedistal edge 115 offlange 112, and the arc-shapedsection 123. The smooth transitions between thedistal edges 115 andshoulders 124 form continuous guide ramps 125 to guide protuberances into the shallow bores. This allows surgeons to easily and properly connect instruments onto the receiver body, with no fiddling with the instruments. -
FIG. 1 shows a rod construct in a fully locked-down condition. In this condition, theuppermost surface 71 of therod 70, i.e. the section of the rod contacting set screw 150, is located beneath thenotches 120 inflanges 112. That is, whenrod 70 is fully seated in the rod receiver, the rod sits beneath the notch axis Z. By positioning theflanges 112 nearproximal end 104, the flanges act as stiffeners to prevent radial splaying of thetabs 109 when set screw 150 is driven down into the receiver body. Radial deflection ofreceiver body 100 nearproximal end 104 is not desirable, as it can cause the set screw to disengage from the threads in receiver body. Unlikeproximal end 104,distal end 106 ofreceiver body 100 is not stiffened by thicker wall sections. This allows the distal end to deform somewhat when the rod is locked down, so that the distal end firmly engages the screw head. - As discussed above, the wall thickness of
receiver body 100 is designed to withstand shear forces created when fixing elements, such as set screws, are driven into the receiver body. The depths ofshallow bores 126 are pre-determined to provide enough wall material to withstand shear forces under maximum loading conditions, which may generate shear forces as large as 550 lbs. or larger. - Referring now to
FIGS. 3 and 4 ,receiver body 100 is shown engaged with one possible instrument configuration. Specifically,receiver body 100 is engaged with arod reducer instrument 200 that acts a lever to pivot or "rock" a rod into a seated position inrod receiver body 100.Rod reducer instrument 200 has alever portion 210, afirst extension 220 and asecond extension 230.First extension 220 has a pair ofopposed pins 222 that connect withshallow bores 126 of receiver body. Shallow bores 126 retain the pins in a fixed axial position relative toreceiver body 100, butpermit instrument 200 to rotate in the shallow bores. Preferably, the diameter ofshallow bores 126 is slightly larger than the diameter of the pins, so that the pins are free to pivot without frictional resistance and with minimal translation in the bores. When the pins onfirst extension 220 are pivotally supported inshallow bores 126, lever is operable to advance or reduce a rod into a desired axial position within the slots of receiver body.Second extension 230 includes apusher bar 232 that engages the rod. Upon pivotinglever portion 210 downwardly, i.e. in the direction labeled "D",pusher bar 232 pivots through a downward arc and urges the rod downwardly into the slots of rod receiver body. In some cases, the rod may present some resistance to being held down in the receiver body. In such cases, a downward force can be maintained onlever portion 210 to hold down the rod in a seated position until a set screw, locking cap, or other fixing element can be inserted into the receiver body above the rod to hold the rod in place. - It will be important to note that the rod receiver bodies of the invention are not dependent on the type of fixing element used to secure a rod in place. Although the example shown in
FIGS. 1 and 2 includes an internal thread 130 to receive a threaded set screw 150, rod receiver body need not be threaded, and may be internally configured to receive non-threaded fixing elements, including radially expandable locking caps, such as that shown inU.S. Application Serial No. 11/753,161 - Referring now to
FIG. 5 ,receiver body 100 is shown engaged with a second possible instrument configuration. Specifically,receiver body 100 is engaged with aninstrument 300 that twists onto theflanges 112.Instrument 300 may be a rod introducer of the kind shown, for example, inU.S. Application Serial No. 11/753,161 referenced above, a down tube, or other instrument that is coupled to the receiver body by axial rotation.Instrument 300 includes anouter sleeve 354 with asocket end 356 adapted to engageproximal end 104 ofreceiver body 100.Socket end 356 is hollow, forming a generallycylindrical socket 357. The diameter ofsocket 357 is generally equal to or slightly larger than the diameter across thecircular segments 116 offlanges 112. A pair of clampingtips 358 extend distally fromsocket end 356. Each clampingtip 358 has an inwardly facing surface that facilitates engagement withflanges 112. Thedistal edges 115 offlanges 112 form ledges that cooperatively engage clampingtips 358. Clampingtips 358 include inwardly-facingtabs 358a and recessedsections 359 adjacent to the tabs. The clearance or distance betweentabs 358a is less than the diameter acrosscircular segments 116, but greater than the dimension betweenflat segments 118. In this arrangement, clampingtips 358 are adapted to slide telescopically (i.e. slide axially) overflanges 112 when the clamping tips are radially aligned withflat portions 118. Oncetabs 358a pass completely overflat surfaces 118, the tabs can be rotated beneath thecircular segments 116 until the circular segments enter therecesses 359.Tabs 358a can be rotated beneath thecircular segments 116 by twistinginstrument 300. In this orientation,flanges 112 are captured between clamping tips to secureinstrument 300 toreceiver body 100. -
Flanges 112 are symmetrical with respect to receiver body axis Y, providing an ambidextrous attachment means. That is, the provision ofcircular segments 116 on both sides of eachflat segment 118 allow instruments such asinstrument 300 to be twisted ontoflanges 112 by either a clockwise rotation or a counterclockwise rotation. This accommodates surgeons who prefer to manipulate instruments with their left hand as well as those who prefer manipulating instruments with their right hand. In addition, the symmetrical flange arrangement allows instruments to be easily attached to the receiver body from any side. The required angular rotation or twisting angle is relatively small, requiring very little twisting motion. In the example shown,instrument 300 is twisted through an angle of about 22.5 degrees to lock the instrument onto thecircular segments 116 offlanges 112. The relative dimensions of the circular and flat segments may be configured to permit instrument locking and unlocking to occur via other angles of rotation. - Instrument configurations like
instrument 300 are operable to apply upward axial force, i.e. force in the proximal direction, on a receiver body. After clampingtabs 358a are rotated beneathcircular segments 116, the tabs are radially aligned with the circular segments in a position to engage thedistal edges 115 offlanges 112. By applying upward force oninstrument 300, upward force is transferred toreceiver body 100 through the engagement between the clampingtips 358 andflanges 112. This upward force may be used as an aid during rod insertion. Alternatively, upward force may be applied by a manipulation instrument to adjust the position of a vertebral body to which the implant is secured. - Referring now to
FIG. 6 , areceiver body 400 is shown in accordance with an alternate embodiment of the invention.Receiver body 400 includes a pair offlanges 412, with eachflange 412 including aflat segment 418 and anotch 420, similar toreceiver body 100.Notch 420 includes aflat apron area 422 and ashallow bore 426.Flat apron area 422 is recessed intoflat segment 418, but the depth of the apron area is shallower than the depth ofshallow bore 426. Flat areas of intermediate depth, likeflat apron area 422, can assist in the machining process. For example,apron area 422 makes it easier to machine therounded shoulder sections 424 ofslot 420. -
Flanges 412 each have adistal edge 415 that is contoured to facilitate the use of rod insertion instruments. More specifically,distal edge 415 is generally planar or flat beneath circular segments 416 offlange 412, but tapers distally to asmall ridge 417 beneathapron area 422. The tapered section ofdistal edge 415 forms a pair ofshoulders 419 symmetrically arranged on each side ofridge 417.Shoulders 419 are contoured to cooperate with rod instrumentation. For example, shoulders 419 can cooperate with pivoting lever rod persuaders, such asreducer instrument 200 described above, which have corresponding surfaces that mate with the shoulders. When used with pivoting instrumentation, shoulders 419 engage the corresponding surfaces inside the pivoting instruments when the instrument is pivoted or rocked through a certain angular motion relative to the receiver body. When one of theshoulders 419 contacts a corresponding surface in the instrument, the contacted shoulder acts as a stop that prevents further pivoting of the instrument. This feature can be used, for example, to limit the amount of axial force applied on the rod, or limit the depth to which the rod can be axially advanced in the receiver body. - Referring now to
FIGS. 7-10 , additional receiver body embodiments are shown in accordance with exemplary embodiments of the invention.FIG. 7 shows areceiver body 500 with modifiedflanges 512. Eachflange 512 includes twocircular segments 516, aflat segment 518 between the circular segments, and a roundedproximal edge 513.Proximal edge 513 includes a pair ofslots 520 positioned at transitions betweencircular segments 516 andflat segment 518.Slots 520 provide additional attachment features for securing an instrument toreceiver body 500. For example, one or bothslots 520 may be configured to receive a tab or other extension on an instrument. Eachslot 520 includessidewalls 522 to limit rotational displacement of the instrument relative to the receiving body. -
FIG. 8 shows areceiver body 600 with another flange configuration in accordance with the invention.Receiver body 600 includesflanges 612 withcircular segments 616 andflat segments 618. Eachflat segment 618 has anotch 620 with an inverted U-shapedpin receiving portion 622 and anapron portion 624. Pin receivingportion 622 includes ashallow bore 626.Apron portion 624 features awider opening 625 adjacent thedistal end 615 offlange 612.Flanges 612 provide an alternative attachment configuration for instrumentation that allows instruments to be twisted or rotated over the flanges to an axially-locked condition, as described in other embodiments above, or to apply upward axial force to the receiver body. Alternatively,flanges 612 provide attachment points for instruments to be pivotally attached to the receiver body. -
FIG. 9 shows anotherreceiver body 700 with a flange configuration in accordance with the invention.Receiver body 700 includesflanges 712 withcircular segments 716 and flat segments 718. Each flat segment 718 includes anotch 720 similar tonotches 620 inreceiver body 600, but with no shallow bore.FIG. 10 shows yet anotherreceiver body 800 havingflanges 812 with modifiedcircular segments 816 andflat segments 818.Circular segments 816 occupy a larger portion of each flange's circumference, as compared withcircular segments 716 onreceiver body 700. Conversely,flat segments 818 make up a much smaller portion of each flange's circumference, as compared with flat segment 718 onreceiver body 700.Flat segments 818 each feature anarrower notch opening 820. -
FIGS. 11-13 show cross-sectional views of receiver bodies in accordance with the invention to illustrate optional flange profiles.FIG. 11 shows areceiver body 900 with aflange 912 having adistal edge 915 that forms arounded channel 917.FIG. 12 shows areceiver body 1000 with aflange 1012 having adistal edge 1015 that forms a slanted or V-shapedchannel 1017. Finally,FIG. 13 shows areceiver body 1100 with aflange 1112 having aproximal edge 1113 that forms a slanted or V-shaped channel 1114. Various flange profiles may be used on receiver bodies in accordance with the invention to mate with instrumentation, including but not limited to flange profiles having rectangular, circular, triangular or irregularly-shaped channels, notches, cutouts and protuberances. -
FIG. 14 shows another construct with areceiver body 1200 with modifiedflanges 1212. Eachflange 1212 includes twocircular segments 1216 and aflat segment 1218 between the circular segments. Eachflat segment 1218 includes a bore 1220, which serves as pivot attachment point for instruments. Unlike some of the other embodiments,receiver body 1200 provides a mechanism for locking the radial position of an instrument after the instrument's attachment members are passed overflat segments 1218, and rotated or "twisted" around beneathcircular segments 1216. This is achieved by an axial cut-out orchannel 1222 on one of thecircular segments 1216. After an instrument is twisted over thecircular segments 1216, a pin or other male protuberance on the instrument can be inserted or engaged withaxial channel 1222 to lock the radial position of the instrument on the receiver body. - In preferred embodiments of the invention, the receiver body incorporates internal components to enhance and strengthen rod fixation. Referring now to
FIG. 15 , a cross-sectional view ofreceiver body 100 is shown.Receiver body 100 includes aninsert 180.Insert 180 has aproximal saddle end 182 and a frusto-sphericaldistal end 184.Saddle end 182 has pair oftabs 186, each tab having aU-shaped slot 188 for receiving a rod. The frusto-sphericaldistal end 184 is configured to conform with and engage the spherical contour of a screw head. In this configuration, the insert ensures that both the rod and screw head are tightly secured in the rod receiver when the fixing element is tightened or locked down. When the fixing element is not tightened or locked down, the insert is unrestrained in the receiver body. To preventinsert 180 from backing out ofreceiver body 100, the insert includes a pair offlexible extensions 181 that align with and enter a pair ofapertures 101. Eachextension 181 has alocking tab 183. Wheninsert 180 is inserted down intoreceiver body 180, lockingtabs 183 are pressed inwardly by the sidewalls, which deflects theextensions 181 radially inwardly.Extensions 181 remain deflected until lockingtabs 183 align withapertures 101. Oncetabs 183 align withapertures 101, the tabs are no longer pressed inwardly by the sidewalls of the receiver body, allowingextensions 181 to snap radially outwardly. In this condition,tabs 183 engage the walls ofapertures 101 to preventinsert 180 from being reversed out ofreceiver body 100.Insert 180 can be released and removed from receiver body by inserting small implements through theapertures 101 andpressing extensions 181 inwardly to move thetabs 183 out of the apertures. - While preferred embodiments of the invention have been shown and described herein, it will be understood that such embodiments are provided by way of example only. Numerous variations, changes and substitutions will occur to those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit of the invention. Accordingly, it is intended that the appended claims cover all such variations as fall within the spirit and scope of the invention.
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- A receiver body for an elongated spinal fixation element, the receiver body comprising a housing portion having a flange extending radially outwardly from the housing portion, the flange comprising a first chamfered section and a second chamfered section diametrically opposite the first chamfered section, the flange forming an engagement edge facing a distal end of the receiver body, the first chamfered section having a first aperture that opens out beneath the flange, and the second chamfered section having a second aperture that opens out beneath the flange, the first and second apertures forming diametrically opposed pivot-attachment points for an instrument.
- The receiver body of claim 1, wherein an axis extending through the first and second apertures defines an instrument pivot axis extending perpendicularly to a longitudinal axis passing through the housing body.
- The receiver body of claim 1 or 2, wherein the apertures each comprise a shallow bore extending into the housing portion.
- The receiver body according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the apertures each comprise an inverted U-shaped engagement surface for an instrument.
- The receiver body of claim 4, wherein the U-shaped engagement surface defines a portion of the perimeter of the shallow bore.
- The receiver body of claim 4 or 5, wherein the apertures each comprise a flared opening adjacent the inverted U-shaped engagement surface.
- The receiver body of claim 6, wherein the flared opening comprises a pair of rounded shoulders symmetrically arranged with respect to the U-shaped engagement surface, the shoulders forming guiding ramps that converge toward the U-shaped engagement surface to direct an instrument engagement feature into the U-shaped engagement surface.
- The receiver body according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the flange comprises an instrument engagement means extending circumferentially around the housing portion for slidable engagement with an instrument.
- The receiver body of claim 8, wherein the instrument engagement means comprises a rounded channel extending circumferentially on the engagement edge of the flange.
- The receiver body according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the housing portion comprises a first slot and a second slot opposite the first slot, the first and second slots forming a passage through the housing portion between the diametrically-opposed pivot-attachment points.
- The receiver body according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the flange comprises a first flange and a second flange, the first flange extending outwardly from the housing portion and comprising a circular perimeter edge and the first chamfered section, the first chamfered section having a notched undercut adjacent the first aperture for engagement with an instrument, the second flange extending outwardly from the housing portion oppositely arranged from the first flange, the second flange comprising a circular perimeter edge and the second chamfered section, the second chamfered section having a notched undercut adjacent the second aperture for engagement with an instrument, the notched undercut of the second flange positioned diametrically opposite the notched undercut of the first flange.
- The receiver body of claim 11, wherein the housing portion comprises a first slot and a second slot opposite the first slot, the first and second slots forming a passage through the housing portion between the diametrically-opposed pivot-attachment points, and wherein an axis extending between the notched undercuts extends through the housing portion perpendicularly to the passage.
- The receiver body of claim 11 or 12, wherein the first and second flanges each comprise an instrument engagement means for slidable engagement with an instrument.
- The receiver body of claim 13, wherein the instrument engagement means comprises a rounded channel extending circumferentially on distal edges of the first and second flanges.
- The receiver body of claim 13 or 14, wherein the instrument engagement means comprises a channel extending circumferentially on proximal or distal edges of the first and second flanges.
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